City of

Meadowlakes

 Your weekly update of the latest Meadowlakes news and events 
In This Issue
LOST AND FOUND
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
MAYOR'S CORNER
WEBWORM CONTROL UPDATE
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
FREE PATRIOTIC CONCERT
UPCOMING MEETINGS
POA NEWS
HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB
TREE OVERHANG
REMODELING PROJECTS
WATERING RESTRICTIONS
GOLF CART REGULATIONS
ONLINE UTILITY BILL PAY
DIRECTORY UPDATES
WE'RE GOING SOCIAL
Quick Links
Upcoming Events
Important Numbers 
Issue: # 253
June 17, 2015
LOST AND FOUND

We have had a remote to a vehicle turned in that was found on Turkey Run.  If this is yours, please contact Christy Fath, City Secretary, at (830) 693-6840 to claim.

Also, we have had some of the following items turned into City Hall over the past year:  keyboxes with keys in them, a cordless phone, several garage door openers, eyeglasses and sunglasses.  If you have lost any of these items please contact the City Secretary
to claim it.

CLUBHOUSE NEWS
 
Grill hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Sunday

Take out Welcome 830-693-4467

   

 
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Our Kids menu is only $5 with many selections
and they all come with a beverage and a cup of Sherbet.

 

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Don't miss our Father's Day Buffet
Sunday, June 21

Seating 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  

By Reservation 830-693-4467

Beef Tenderloin Kabobs

Coconut Shrimp & Orange Marmalade

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Roasted Vegetables

Garden Salad with Fresh Fruit

Rolls & Butter

Banana Pudding

German Chocolate Cake

Includes Non-Alcoholic Beverages

 

$14.95 
Kids 6-12, $6.95 - Kids 5 and under, Free


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Our next event will be the July 4th BBQ Picnic and Pool Party!  

 

 

* Happy Hour  *  Happy Hour *
Tuesday   *  Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$1 off Drafts, Wine and Liquor
Complimentary Chips, Dips and Snacks

 

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Specializing in Private Parties and Special Events of all sorts.

Let us do all the work!

      

Provide us with your email address to [email protected] and we'll add you to our special events roster.

 

Visit our website at: www.hiddenfallsgolfcourse.com and follow us on Facebook:
Thank you for supporting the Club!

MAYOR'S CORNER
Greetings!

The City of Meadowlakes produces phone books that provide the name and address of all of our residents, but phone numbers will NOT be in the directory unless you specifically authorize that information to be included. If your friends complain that your phone number is not available, that might be the reason.  

 

Of course, a lot of people just text each other these days. I'm still fighting that concept. I like to actually speak with my friends and family and neighbors, so I still just have a flip phone...it probably qualifies as an antique...but I am at least considering upgrading...as soon as I figure out which model is appropriate for me. I prefer one that will fit in my pocket when I am walking my dog. I'm going to need bigger pockets!

 

The rain this spring has been wonderful for our yards and lakes. So far, Meadowlakes has not been completely cut off from the world by even the heaviest rains. I can remember when the only way out was through the cemetery. I lived in Houston from 1959-1972 and again just before I retired to Meadowlakes (2005-2007), so I've experienced direct hits by major hurricanes. I don't miss them, and I hope Tropical Storm Bill just brings us some gentle rain to keep our lakes as full as possible.

 

Mary Ann Raesener
Mayor

WEBWORM CONTROL COOP UPDATE
 

Webworm Spray - Tuesday & Wednesday, June 23rd & 24th

 

 

The Webworm Coop will perform a general spray of all Coop Members trees starting Tuesday morning, weather permitting.   The spray will include tractor rig and hand spray rig operations. Tractor spraying will begin lakeside and work "up the hill" hopefully completing spray on Wednesday.

 

Members are reminded to remove all vehicles from the street to give the spray rig unfettered access to the street corridor adjacent to the curb. Coop volunteers will accompany the spray rig and knock on doors as necessary if your vehicle is left on the street. Hand spray operations require access to backyards. Please inform me by email if there will be dogs unrestrained in your backyard.

 

There is still time to participate in this spray. To be included you need to return your billing letter along with a check for unpaid fees that were billed. The deadline for receipt is noon Friday, delivered to City Hall. Feel free to contact me or Jack Tibbitts if you need assistance.

 

In case of rain (or rain in the forecast), alternate dates will be selected. The Coop will keep you posted via email.

 

John Aaron

Coop President

830-693-1110

[email protected]

 

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

With summer here upon us, many residents have children, grandchildren, family and/or friends coming to visit for several days to weeks.  Residents need to be aware of the parking restrictions on our City streets.  Below is an excerpt from Section 28-55 of the City Ordinances:

A person commits an offense if such person parks or permits to be parked a vehicle upon the street, without a city-issued parking permit. A vehicle may not be stored or parked for more than 72 hours in any seven-day time period or for more than seven days in any 30-day period. For purposes of defining the 72-hour time allowance, the time shall start accumulating at time of day of the vehicle's initial presence on any street within the city and ends at the time of day when the vehicle either exits the city (or is stored in the owner's driveway or garage) for more than 24 hours. On intermediate days (between the time of initial presence and the end of the allowed period), the vehicle shall be considered parked for a complete day (24 hours) if at any time during that day the vehicle is parked (within view) on any lot or street. The moving of the vehicle during the allowable period (including exiting and reentering the city within less than 24 hours), or relocating the vehicle to other lots or streets, shall not reset the time accumulation.

Any person owning or occupying residential premises may obtain a temporary overnight parking permit for visitors or persons temporarily staying in such premises upon written application made and filed with the office of the city manager prior to the time such automobiles or other vehicles are parked on the street. No such permit shall exceed seven days, and no more than three such permits may be issued for any premises during any calendar year without prior approval. Such permit shall be in writing and displayed on the automobile at all times when parked on the streets of the city. Such permission shall be granted by the city manager or his designated agent upon a showing of the following:

a. That the premises in question does not have adequate space for the parking of automobiles of persons temporarily visiting or occupying such premises.

b. That the person making such application cannot, without undue hardship, obtain off-street parking facilities on a temporary basis for such vehicles within the vicinity of such property.


(Click here to read the full Ordinance Section 28-55.)

 

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
 

PLEASE JOIN US!! 

 

THE POA ANNUAL 4th OF JULY PARADE

 

 

10 AM @ Hidden Falls Restaurant

 

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes for Best Decorated:   

Golf Carts, Bicycles, Scooters, Kid Cars, and Baby Strollers

 

Entertainment by Bonzo Crunch "Comedian at Large"

 

Ice Cream and Drinks for Participants

 

PATRIOTIC CONCERT BY HCCB
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The Hill Country Community Band would like to invite you to a FREE Patriotic Concert.

JULY 2ND @ 5 PM
MARBLE FALLS LIBRARY

JULY 4TH @ 6:30 PM
INSIDE MARBLE FALLS LAKESIDE PAVILION

The director of the band that night is a 30-year veteran of the US Marine Band and several residents of Meadowlakes are members of the band. 

It should be a rousing, patriotic concert.  EVERYONE IS INVITED!!


 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Building Committee meeting, Monday, June 22nd at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.

The agenda for this meeting will be available Friday, June 19th online at www.meadowlakestexas.org.

 

POA NEWS
 
**Upcoming POA Meetings**

Regular monthly business meeting:  Tuesday, July 21st at 7 p.m. 

 

All meetings are held at the Municipal Building.

 

HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB
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The United States Golf Association (USGA)
wrote an article this month about the mowing of the roughs at the course.   
Did you know that there are clubs, groups and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club? 

Click here for a calendar of events or call (830) 693-3300.    
TREE OVERHANG

Meadowlakes City Ordinance requires that tree and vegetation overhang over streets shall be controlled so as to maintain a clear corridor for vehicular traffic. Trees and vegetation shall be maintained by said owner in such a manner is to provide a clear and unobstructed corridor for vehicular traffic. Tree overhang over the streets must not be less than 14 feet.  If your tree overhang is less than the required 14 feet, please trim limbs as required.

Our Ordinance Enforcement will be out measuring trees, so please make sure your trees are in compliance to avoid any citations and fines.  We appreciate your cooperation on this matter.

If you have any questions please contact Pat Preston, Ordinance Enforcement, at 1-877-442-0072.

 

REMODELING PROJECTS
 
Before starting a remodeling project or having a roll-off dumpster placed on property, please submit a scope of work to the City Secretary, Christy Fath, at City Hall, for review in determining if a building permit is going to be needed or not.  A lot of projects end up being more involved than first anticipated, so it's always best to check to see if you need a permit before starting a project to avoid any citations and fines.  We appreciate your cooperation on this matter.
 
WATERING RESTRICTIONS
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Effective immediately mandatory water restrictions have been lifted.   We will remain in Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan however the mandatory restriction will be lifted and replaced with a request for voluntary compliance.  The schedule for the voluntary compliance is as follows:

Residential:

Odd number addresses:  Wednesdays and Saturdays
Even number addresses:  Thursdays and Sundays

 

Commercial: 
(including large landscapes such as POA common areas) Tuesdays and Fridays

 

Watering with a hose end sprinkler or automatic irrigation system is permitted on the scheduled day between the hours of midnight to 10 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to midnight. Hand watering is permitted any day between the hours of midnight and 10 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to midnight but only with a hand-held positive shutoff nozzle or bucket. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 830-693-2951.

 

GOLF CART REGULATIONS
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With summer coming near and children will be becoming more active around the City, we would like to remind you about the ordinances regulating the operation and use of golf carts. We have received lots complaints of unlicensed drivers operating golf carts throughout the year. Please click here to see the ordinance.
 
ONLINE UTILITY BILL PAY
 

Exciting news in Meadowlakes!

 

We are pleased to announce that the City of Meadowlakes utility department now accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or electronic check (ACH) payments online or by phone.  Fees apply for these services.  Electronic check (ACH) is $0.79 per transaction; credit cards and debit cards is 2.99% of the amount charged. 

 

Visit our website:

 

Select: Public Works Dept.

 

Select this link to pay your utility bill:

 

This will then prompt you to our secure Payclix system. To register, please have your account number and your current utility payment amount ready. You will be able to set up reoccurring payments, view your statement, and make payments online. Once you have submitted a payment, it will post to your utility account immediately.

 

To make payments by phone please call:  

(866) PAYCLIX (729-2549)

 

For any questions please contact the Public Works department, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm at (830) 693-2951.



 

DIRECTORY UPDATES

We update the Meadowlakes Directory on a regular basis.  If you have an update please send us an email to [email protected] or come by City Hall and complete an information form so that we can make the changes to the directory.

If you need a new directory, you can purchase one from City Hall for $3.00 each.

 

WE'RE GOING SOCIAL!

 

In our efforts to find more ways to keep you, our residents, better informed about important updates and items of interest, we have created a Facebook page and a Twitter account:

 

Find us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about communications from the City, you may call us at 693-6840 or come by the office any time. We also welcome any feedback specific to this newsletter. This is for you, our residents; so please tell us what you think!
 
Sincerely,

Christy Fath 
City of Meadowlakes